The Process:
How to Sell Coins to Liberty Coins of Richmond, Virginia

The Gold Standard for a Transparent, Professional Coin-Selling Experience

Selling a coin collection can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s inherited. Our process is designed to be calm, private, and crystal clear from the first call to the final handshake. Below is exactly how we evaluate your coins, determine true numismatic value, and make a generous, fair offer based on current market conditions.

What You Can Expect From Start to Finish

#1. Schedule Your Private Appointment

• What happens:
  You book a confidential, one-on-one consultation at our secure Richmond office.
  
• Why appointments matter:
  Your collection deserves undivided attention from a senior numismatist. No interruptions, no pressure.
  
• Appraisal fee:
  We charge an hourly professional appraisal fee for our time and market research. In many cases, this fee is credited toward your transaction if you choose to sell to us.
  
• What to bring:
  • Your coins (in any holders, albums, or as-is. PLEASE do not clean them)
  • Any paperwork (receipts, COAs, appraisals, grading slabs, pedigree, flips)
  • Your questions. We’ll answer all of them.
    

#2. Check‑In and Security

• Discretion and care: We receive your items in a secure location. Everything is handled carefully and tracked so you always know where your coins are in the process.
  
• No surprises: We explain the appraisal steps before we begin.
  

#3. Professional Numismatic Evaluation

• We evaluate your collection with the Four Pillars of Value:
  • Metal Content: Establishes the baseline.
  • Rarity: Mintage and survival rates in collectible condition.
  • Condition (Grade): The most important factor for collectible value.
  • Market Demand: Real-time auction results and current collector interest.
    

How we grade:

• Unmatched grading expertise: 40+ years serving Richmond and collectors nationwide.
  
• Certified coins: We assess PCGS/NGC/CAC pieces and verify attributions and varieties.
  
• Non-certified coins: We evaluate them with the same rigor, explaining likely grade ranges and how condition impacts value.
  

Research and Market Comparison

• Real data, real time: We reference current auction prices, dealer trading levels, population reports, and market velocity for your series.
  
• Example: Sometimes a pre‑1933 Saint Gaudens double eagle isn’t “just gold”. Often it is just gold (especially when it’s apparent to the trained eye that the coin has been cleaned), but sometimes its date, mintmark, and grade can push value from $3,000 in metal to $4,000, $6,000, or much more.
  
• Transparency: We’ll show you how we arrive at value, no guesswork, no outdated guides.
  

Itemized Discussion of Findings

• Walk-through: We review your collection with you, including what you have, what stands out, and what drives value.
  
• Clarity: Clear, plain-English explanations, not jargon.
  
• Options: Sell the entire collection, select pieces, or keep heirlooms, it’s always your choice.
  

A Fair, Generous Offer

• Based on numismatic value: Not just melt weight, not yesterday’s prices.
  
• Compare freely: We encourage you to shop around. Most sellers who do come back.
  
• Flexible: We can price individual coins, sets, or the entire collection.
  

It’s Your Decision, and We Respect That: No Pressure

• Take your time: You’re welcome to think it over.
  
• Questions welcome: Call or email us if something comes to mind afterward.
  
• Documentation: We can provide a summary of key items upon request.
  

Immediate Payment When You’re Ready

• Same-day payment: Cash or check, your choice.
  
• Professional documentation: Bill of sale for your records.
  

Why Our Process Delivers Better Outcomes

• Expert Grading and Valuation You Can Trust
  Our grading precision is why collectors, estates, and even other dealers rely on us. Condition is everything for collectible value. We get it right.
  
• Real Market Intelligence
  We price to current demand, auction trends, and population data, not outdated lists. That’s how we consistently make stronger offers.
  
• Confidential, By-Appointment Service
  Private evaluation rooms, focused attention, respectful pace. Your collection stays secure and organized throughout.
  
• Family-Referred and Richmond-Trusted for 40+ Years
  We’ve built a reputation on integrity and results. That’s why most first-time sellers who shop around return to us—and send their family.
  

What If You Have a Large Estate?

• Estate-ready process: We can schedule extended sessions, multi-visit evaluations, or handle collections held in multiple locations.
  
• Certified appraisals: For probate, trusts, and legal matters, we produce formal appraisal documents aligned with your attorney’s requirements.
  
• Coordination: We can work with executors, advisors, and family members to ensure clarity and consensus.

Frequently Asked “Process” Questions

How long will my appointment take?
Most sessions take 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on size and complexity. Larger estates may require 4-6 hours and additional time or a follow-up.

Can you evaluate coins that aren’t graded?
Absolutely. Most collections aren’t certified. We’ll assess them professionally and explain grade ranges and value.

Will you make an offer at the appointment?
Yes. After we evaluate and discuss your collection, we’ll present a fair, generous offer based on current market conditions.

Do I need to clean or prepare my coins?
Please do not clean your coins. Cleaning can permanently damage surfaces and destroy collectible value. Bring them as-is.

What if I only want to sell part of the collection?
No problem. We can make offers on individual coins, specific series, or the entire collection.

Is your appraisal fee applied if I sell?
In many cases, yes, the fee is credited toward the transaction when you sell to us.

Is it safe to bring valuable coins to you?
Yes. We operate in a secure, professional environment in a private setting with decades of trusted service in Richmond, Virginia.

What to Bring

• Your coins, albums, holders, boxes. However they’re currently stored
  
• Any documentation: receipts, certificates, prior appraisals, grading slabs, pedigree, flips
  
• A notepad or phone for notes. Ask anything; we’ll explain everything
  

Tip: Keep coins in their existing holders or flips. Don’t wipe, wash, or repackage them.

Ready to See What Your Coins Are Really Worth?

Experience the gold standard for coin evaluation and offers in Richmond, Virginia.

Our Phone Number: 800 747 5860
Our Address: 1125 N Gaskins Rd #200, Richmond, VA 23238

40+ Years in Richmond | PCGS/NGC/CAC Authorized | Family‑Referred